Definition
ἁφή, -ῆς, ἡ
(ἅπτω, to fasten, fit), [in LXX for נֶגַע, frequently in Le ;]
a joint (MM, see word): Ephesians 4:16, Colossians 2:19 (Lft., in l).
Hebrew words it translates
The Hebrew words that the ancient Greek translation of the Old Testament renders as ἁφή:
Usage patterns
Occurrences
2 total
- Ephesians 4:16ἁφῆς · ligamentFrom Him the whole body, fitted and held together by every supporting ligament, grows and builds itself up in love through the work of each individual part.
- Colossians 2:19ἁφῶν · jointsHe has lost connection to the head, from whom the whole body, supported and knit together by its joints and ligaments, grows as God causes it to grow.